Highcroft Elementary vs Turner Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highcroft Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
698 students
Turner Creek Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
| Measure | Highcroft Elementary Cary, North Carolina | Turner Creek Elementary Cary, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #13 of 1,457 | #80 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #1864 of 50,301 | #6969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 698 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 698 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.2% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 63% |
| city | Cary | Cary |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highcroft Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 76.6).
- •Highcroft Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 63%).
- •Highcroft Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 61%).
- •Highcroft Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 22.6%).
- •Turner Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.9).
- •Highcroft Elementary is the larger school with 698 students compared with 638.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highcroft Elementary better than Turner Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highcroft Elementary ranks higher (86.4 vs 76.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Highcroft Elementary and Turner Creek Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Cary and Cary in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highcroft Elementary: 698. Turner Creek Elementary: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highcroft Elementary and Turner Creek Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Highcroft Elementary is 13th of 1,457 and Turner Creek Elementary is 80th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).